Questioning

"Jilan, thank you so much for coming to the police station with me to file a report." Satomi Ishihara sat on the sofa in the police station's reception room, thanking Jilan Jiyu, who was sitting on the sofa next to her, as if nothing had happened.

Jilan Jiyu shook their heads and said softly, "It's alright, after all, even without my Kamui Woods, I'm still here."

Besides Hibiki Seido, Kamui Woods also arrived at the scene. After learning what had happened, he used the hero's hotline to inform headquarters of the situation, stopped sending out distress signals, and received news from headquarters that Endeavor Hibiki Seido had completed their mission.

Fearing that Jilan and Ishihara might encounter an attack by enemy accomplices on the way, he volunteered to protect them and escorted them to the police station.

"Mr. Kamui, thank you for your help." Satomi Ishihara bowed to Kamui Woods in the Satomi Ishihara, somewhat apologetically, "I shouldn't have touched a nerve last time by reporting on TV that the Mount Lady had stolen your battle fruit."

Kamui Woods gave a wry smile. "I'm used to this kind of thing."

Kamui Woods knew this was the female reporter who had interviewed him last time. Yes, she had made him lose face in front of the Mount Lady, but so what? He was Pro Hero, after all. Wasn't saving the people his duty? Although he still harbored a great deal of resentment that she had stolen his victory.

Suddenly, the door opened, and Endeavor, engulfed in flames, walked in. Kamui Woods instinctively performed a somersault to get away from Endeavor.

"Um, sorry, it's just a professional habit." Seeing Endeavor looking at him, Kamui Woods scratched his head somewhat sheepishly. Although he knew Endeavor wouldn't hurt him, he still reacted instinctively to the high temperature. After all, his true form was just a tree.

Endeavor ignored him, turning his gaze to Jilan Jiyu, scrutinizing him with cold eyes, and after a moment of silence, spoke, "Jilan Jiyu?"

"Yes." Jilan wasn't surprised that Endeavor recognized him; after all, he was the one who defeated the son Endeavor had raised, so it was normal for him to pay some attention.

Endeavor suddenly asked, "The Sports Festival is long over, why haven't you gone home yet, it's so late?"

"You're Todoroki's father, you should know we left school a little late today. I stopped by a classmate's house for a while, and only left when I noticed it was already dark. On the way, I saw someone suspiciously following Ms. Ishihara, and I was just trying to help." Jilan glanced at Satomi Ishihara and said, "I've already told the police about this, and they've called my classmate to confirm, and they agree with my statement."

Inspector Tsukauchi, still wearing a light trench coat and carrying a bowler hat, followed behind Endeavor, smiling as he said, "That's right, I've already confirmed with Shiozaki. Jilan just left her house not long ago."

Although Tsukauchi was also curious as to why Jilan would stay at a girl's house for so long at night, he didn't ask too many questions at the time, because he knew that it was nothing more than feelings between a boy and a girl. It was best for an older man like him not to interfere in the feelings between high school students.

Endeavor understood that Jilan's passing by was just a coincidence. He nodded, then suddenly changed the subject, saying, "I heard you fought that criminal. How strong is he? Do you think you could beat him?"

Although Endeavor was somewhat reluctant to admit it, Jilan had indeed decisively defeated his son, Shoto, in a head-on battle, and Endeavor acknowledged Jiran's strength. In Endeavor's view, Jilan should be able to defeat some Pro Hero —yes, like the hothead he had just encountered, the Hibiki Seido.

Jilan calmly replied, "At the time, I didn't use any offensive moves to protect Ms. Ishihara; I was only on the defensive and counter-attacking. If you think I committed a crime by using my Quirk outside, that's completely unfounded."

Endeavor was speechless. So that's how it is. This guy is a rule-abiding person. He was worried that he might be punished for illegally using his Quirk outside of school, so it's understandable why he didn't use his full power. The reason why the sausage-lipped man ran away is also understandable. He was a little impatient because he hadn't succeeded for a long time and heard the sound of the Hibiki Seido. He ran away in a panic.

Actually, Endeavor didn't care about these things. He just wanted to know why the enemy suddenly self-destructed. However, it seemed that Jilan Jiyu was unaware of this, and it was even more impossible that she had anything to do with the female reporter.

Endeavor had no intention of announcing to the general public that the enemy he was hunting had suddenly exploded. He also carefully instructed Hibiki Seido not to talk about it, as such matters should not be spread, as it would cause panic among the people.

However, Jilan Jiyu no longer seem to have the filth they saw before. Could it be that they just accidentally got it on them somewhere?

Endeavor didn't say anything more. He suppressed his doubts, gave Jilan Jiyu a deep look, and then turned and walked out.

"What is Endeavor doing here? He just asked some random questions and left without even comforting the victims. He's nothing like All Might," Satomi Ishihara muttered under her breath, somewhat dissatisfied with Endeavor's arrogant attitude.

Jilan Jiyu had some guesses about why Endeavor was asking him these questions. It seemed that Endeavor must have been caught in the explosion, which was why Endeavor was curious about the cause of his death.

Inspector Tsukauchi walked up with a smile and handed Satomi Ishihara an Invisibility evidence bag. "Ms. Ishihara, the culprit has been apprehended by Endeavor. These are the items we found on him related to the theft of your belongings."

Satomi Ishihara's eyes lit up instantly. She eagerly took the evidence bag, took out her wallet and phone, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that no documents were missing from her wallet.

"So that's what Endeavor came for. Why can't you just talk things out? I'll thank him frankly too." Satomi Ishihara waved at Endeavor's retreating figure and shouted, "Thank you, Endeavor! I'll be grateful!"

Endeavor paused for a moment, then continued walking towards the main entrance. A slightly unsettling smile suddenly appeared on his face, hidden from view.

"Hmph, it seems my efforts weren't in vain."

Even he would feel satisfied to receive genuine gratitude from the people.

Inspector Tsukauchi glanced at his watch and smiled, saying, "Jilan- kun, it's nice to see you again. It's getting late, so let me make up for what I missed last time and drive you away."

Jilan Jiyu last came to the police station because of the League of Villains' invasion. At that time, Inspector Tsukauchi said he would take him home, but he was delayed by some things. This time, he insisted on taking Jilan home.

Jilan Jiyu thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Inspector Tsukauchi. However, let's take Miss Ishihara home first; she must be terrified by now."

Satomi Ishihara looked at Jilan with resentful eyes. "If I was truly terrified, it's all your fault for making me say those things. How will I ever face you again?"

Ishihara suddenly remembered the gentle head pat that Jilan Jiyu had given him in the alley, and his face flushed. Jilan probably didn't mind, right? Should he use thanking him as an excuse to ask him out for a meal sometime?

Just as Ishihara mustered her courage to speak, Jilan Jiyu turned his gaze to her. Seeing her face suddenly turn red, he touched her head with the back of his hand with some concern and asked, "Miss Ishihara, do you have a fever? Should we have Inspector Tsukauchi take you to the hospital now?"

Upon hearing that Jilan was going to take her to the hospital, Satomi Ishihara quickly shook her head, blushing and stammering, "N-no, it's okay, I just need to go home and get some sleep!"

Ishihara cursed himself inwardly. He had remained calm when he encountered that robber before, but now his body wouldn't obey him just as he was talking. He was such an idiot, a complete idiot!

Watching this scene, Inspector Tsukauchi suddenly remarked, "It seems Jilan and this female reporter have a close relationship. They even came out of a female classmate's house that night... it really is..."

"Ah, youth!"